Some of Arkansas’ biggest primary fights may not be decided March 3

By: Tess Vrbin, Antoinette Grajeda, Ainsley Platt

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: February 24, 2026

Words: 1,728

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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There are 17 contested legislative races on Arkansas primary ballots this year, and in a predominantly Republican state, the March 3 election will be the only say some voters will have in who represents them.

The races in some parts of the state have become increasingly caustic and expensive, and others have pit incumbent lawmakers against one another.

Some races have received heavy attention, including Republican Sen. Ron Caldwell’s bitter matchup against Trey “BoDirt” Bohannon …

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